Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, divided
  • 3 cups (390 grams) self-rising flour
  • 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 scallions, ends and tops trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, see notes
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces stout beer, or beer of your choice (1 1/2 cups)

Instruction

  • Center a rack in the oven and heat to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8 1/2- x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Place the pan on an insulated baking sheet or on two regular baking sheets stacked on top of each other.
  • Set around 10 pieces of cheese and a small handful of sliced scallions aside for the top of the bread.
  • Mix the flour, the remaining cheese and green onion, sugar, salt and black pepper in a large bowl until well blended. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and add the beer. Stir until fairly smooth. Stir in two-thirds of the butter, leaving the remaining third for the top of the loaf.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Scatter with the reserved cheese and scallion, and then drizzle with the remaining third of butter.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, or with only a few crumbs attached; 45 to 50 minutes. Cool the loaf in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.